The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is set to expand its board by including the Principal Secretary for Treasury, the managing director of the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA), and the Attorney General. The move aims to enhance coordination in revenue collection and financial management.
The proposed changes to the KRA board composition are part of a broader effort to streamline tax administration and improve inter-agency collaboration. The new members will bring expertise in financial regulation, port operations, and legal matters, according to official statements. The KRA board currently oversees tax policy and enforcement in Kenya.
This development follows recent actions by the KRA, including the issuance of a KSh 623 million tax notice to former Nairobi governor Mike Sonko. The notice requires him to settle outstanding tax arrears, highlighting the authority’s ongoing efforts to enforce tax compliance. The inclusion of high-level officials in the KRA board reflects a strategic shift toward integrating legal and administrative frameworks to support tax collection.
The KRA has long faced challenges in ensuring full compliance with tax laws, particularly among public officials. The new board structure is expected to address these issues by fostering better communication and oversight between key government departments. The changes come as part of a government initiative to improve fiscal discipline and revenue mobilization.
